WBJEE 2026 Counselling Dates & Schedule
Complete event-wise timeline for WBJEE 2026 counselling — registration, choice filling, seat allotment rounds, and reporting dates for Jadavpur University, IIEST Shibpur & MAKAUT colleges.
Status — October 2026 (Counselling Concluded)
WBJEE 2026 centralized counselling has concluded. Registration and choice filling ran June 30 – July 5, 2026, and Round 1 seat allotment was released on July 7, 2026. Round 2 concluded — allotment was released on July 21, 2026, and seat acceptance/reporting for Round 2 ran July 21–23, 2026. The Mop-Up round (Round 3) registration and choice filling closed on July 26, 2026, and the seat allotment result was declared on July 28, 2026 — the last centralized round of WBJEE 2026 counselling. Separately, the decentralised counselling process concluded on September 12, 2026, marking the completion of the 2026 admission cycle (registration/choice filling was extended to September 9, 2026 due to technical issues). Verify all details at wbjeeb.nic.in.
WBJEE 2026 Counselling – Complete Schedule
| Round | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Counselling | Counselling Registration Opens | June 30, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Pre-Counselling | Registration & Choice Locking Deadline | July 5, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Round 1 | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | July 7, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Round 1 | Seat Acceptance Fee Payment & Reporting | July 7 – 11, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Round 2 | Registration & Choice Filling | July 13 – 17, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Round 2 | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | July 21, 2026 (As per official schedule) |
| Round 2 | Seat Acceptance Fee Payment & Reporting | July 21 – 23, 2026 (As per official schedule) |
| Mop-Up | Mop-Up (Round 3) Registration & Choice Filling | Closes July 26, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Mop-Up | Mop-Up (Round 3) Allotment Result | July 28, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Final | Physical Reporting at Institutes | Following each round's allotment (Confirmed process) |
| Decentralised | Decentralised Counselling Registration & Choice Filling | Extended to Sept 9, 2026, 6 PM (Confirmed) |
| Decentralised | Admission / Withdrawal Confirmation | September 12, 2026 (Concluded) |
Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and decentralised counselling rounds have concluded (final admission confirmation concluded on September 12, 2026, marking the completion of the 2026 admission cycle). Always verify at wbjeeb.nic.in for official archive records.
Round-wise Counselling Breakdown
Round 1
- Open to all registered candidates with valid WBJEE 2026 rank
- Fill up to 50–100 institute-course combinations in order of preference
- Allotment based on rank, category, and choice order
- Accept seat with 'Upgrade' option to remain in Round 2 pool
- Pay partial seat acceptance fee to hold allotment
Round 2
- Open to Round 1 'Upgrade' candidates and new registrants (if allowed)
- Seats from Round 1 rejectees + new vacancies become available
- Can get a better college/branch if rank permits
- Accepting Round 2 seat cancels Round 1 allotment automatically
- Pay seat acceptance fee to confirm Round 2 allotment
Mop-Up Round
- Fills remaining vacant seats after Round 1 and Round 2
- Open to candidates who were not allotted or did not accept seats
- Typically fewer seats available — mostly less-preferred branches/colleges
- No further upgrade option after Mop-Up acceptance
- Final physical reporting follows Mop-Up allotment
Key Deadlines — Don't Miss These
Registration Deadline
Missing this means no participation in any round. Register on Day 1 of the window.
Choice Locking Deadline
Choices NOT locked before deadline are not considered for allotment. Lock at least 24 hours early.
Seat Acceptance Fee
Not paying within deadline cancels your allotment. Check portal every 2 hours on deadline day.
Document Upload Deadline
Missing document upload can result in seat cancellation even after payment.
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Round 1 dates are confirmed from official results. Round 2 and Mop-Up dates are as per the official notification and may be revised. Always verify at wbjeeb.nic.in before taking any action.